500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06
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Prior to Operation, the #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower should be
configured and prepared according to the following guidelines.
1. Pre-Operation Inspection:
It is necessary to perform a visual inspection prior to each time using the
product. If deficiencies are found, remove the product from service and con
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tact the T.A. Pelsue regarding repair. The following checklist coupled with
Figure #5.2a
should be used as a guide to determine whether the equipment
is in good operating condition prior to usage. Equipment that is not in good
condition can endanger the safety of the entrant and attendant during use.
The Pre-Operation Visual Inspection is not limited to, but must include the
following items;
a.
Check that the product has no structural defects, such as dents, bends,
Additional requirements & Notes
• The #FT-C70 Series Fall Arrest Tower must be installed on a level surface and made vertical prior to use.
• In order to ensure compliance, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the structure to which the #FT-C70 is
attached is capable of withstanding all of the loads imparted to it by the proof-loaded #FT-C70 Fall Arrest Tower.
• An approved Pelsue base system is required for operation & installation (i.e. The FB-SW1 Fall Arrest Base Plate)
Figure #5.2a:
#FT-C70 Series
Pre-Operation Inspection Points
Leveling
Screws
Base Plate
Figure #5.1a:
Loading Diagram
2000 LB.
[907 kg]
STATIC
PROOF
LOAD
45º
Figure #5.1c:
Loading Diagram
620 LB. [281 KG]
Static Pre-Load
45º
3100 LB.
[1406 kg]
STATIC
PROOF
LOAD
23º Max
Rescue Mode
5400 LB. [2449 KG]
DYNAMIC PROOF
LOAD
Figure #5.1b:
Rescue Mode - Loading Diagram
Pins
Tri-Ring
Anchor
5.0 - Product Operation (continued)
5.2 - Product Installation & Set-Up
! CAUTION !
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The user must ensure that the station to which the
tower base is installed is capable of withstanding the weight of the
system combined with the system proof loads in order to retain the
stated compliance of the entire system.
! CAUTION !
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The user must ensure that the tower system is
properly installed & completely vertical in order to retain the stated
compliance and stability of the entire system.
! CAUTION !
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The user must ensure that the pin securing the tower to the base assem-
bly is fastened as well as the pin securing the base assembly to the base plate in order to
retain the stated compliance of the entire system.
